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Momentum continues in berry category.

The berry category held steady this week, with strong growth in blueberries helping to offset softness in strawberries. Total berry volume rose +1.6%...

 Mixed week for Berries: Blueberries rise, other categories ease back. 

The berry category softened slightly this week, with total berry revenue down 1.8% and volume down 3.8%. Blueberries continued to lead the category,...

Walmart is leading the way with Invisible Barcodes. 

Whilst it has been around as a trial since 2019, Walmart is now rolling invisible barcodes across “Great Value” range to enhance the...

Blueberries have dropped off before the Rabbiteye crop starts and Strawberries continue to bounce up for the next few months. 

Blueberries have dropped off from the week prior, and we are expected to be moving down towards the lull before the Rabbiteye crop....

Consumer views on sustainability by Hort Innovation and fiftyfive5 

Fiftyfive5 conducted a consumer survey in August this year to try to understand views on sustainability and any impacts on buying...

“Australians Embrace Halloween, Boosting Retail Sales by $450 Million” 

Halloween is becoming a major event in Australia, with one in five Aussies planning to celebrate on October 31. The Australian Retailers Association...

Blueberries have slightly ticked up after two weeks when volumes dipped after what we thought would be the season peak 

The total berry category moved mostly sideways week on week, primarily due to all categories not seeing incremental production. Regarding...

Aldi launches travel offerings 

Aldi has launched holiday deals in partnership with Ignite Travel group, adding to their diversification, which includes pet insurance...

The Future of Shopping: Amazon’s All-in-One Solution Set to Disrupt the Market 

Amazon has revealed its bold plan to dominate the grocery market by creating...